River Lee Towpath – Springfield Park loop from Clapton

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River Lee Towpath – Springfield Park loop from Clapton

Moderate

4.3

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River Lee Towpath – Springfield Park loop from Clapton

02:10

8.51km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.06 km

East Warwick Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

variety of birds and other wild life can be seen

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3.27 km

Coppermill Tower Viewpoint

Highlight • Historical Site

Former copper mill, now a viewpoint over the Wetlands for birdwatchers and anyone else. Stairs up to the top floor, or a lift for people with disabilities.

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3.84 km

Walthamstow Wetlands Engine House & Café

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice viewing platform above the café in the engine house.

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5.45 km

River Lee Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

This stretch of the tow path is a nice way to link Markfield Park and the Tottenham Marshes. Gets busy on the weekends, lush early in the mornings!

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6.65 km

The Lea Rowing Club

Highlight • Rest Area

They hold a fantastic Regatta in the Spring and sometimes in Autumn.

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6.99 km

Springfield Park

Highlight • Cafe

Just pure tranquility so close to Central London

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7.05 km

Pedestrian Bridge Over River Lee

Highlight • River

Easy cycling along this route, plenty of scenery to enjoy

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8.51 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.43 km

1.32 km

328 m

326 m

113 m

Surfaces

3.55 km

3.05 km

1.63 km

267 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 23 October

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Comments

January 8, 2023,London - Walthamstow - Mustafa's Loop [🌦️🐦🍵]

Our Rating: 7.5/10 (Traversable in the mud due to paved and gravel walkways - perfect for rainy & muddy days - birds galore scattered around the marshland with starting point bird hides, many rest point / bench stops) Thanks @Mustafa !